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Migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. walk in the Rio Grande river near the International Bridge between Mexico and the U.S., as they wait to be processed, in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, September 18, 2021. Migrants cross back and forth into Mexico to buy food and supplies. REUTERS/Go Nakamura TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Texas: Conditions worsen in makeshift migrant camp 19.09.2021 | 01:44 mins.

A sudden wave of migrants has sparked a humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. The Texas border town of Del Rio is straining to cope with thousands of people who have been crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico.

Germany and Russia: It's complicated 19.09.2021 | 04:18 mins.

As Germany heads towards federal elections, foreign policy relations between Berlin and Moscow have hit rock bottom. What challenges will Merkel's successor have to deal with in regard to Russia?

Inspiration4 crew Jared Isaacman, Sian Proctor, Hayley Arceneaux, and Chris Sembroski, seen on their first day in space in this handout photo released on September 17, 2021. SpaceX/Handout via REUTERS NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Tourists splash down safely after 3 days in space 19.09.2021 | 01:47 mins.

Four space tourists have completed their historic trip to outer space with the splashdown of their SpaceX capsule off the coast of Florida. They were the first to circle the globe without a professional astronaut on board.
19.09.2021 Russia analyst Konstantin Eggert speaks to DW.

DW NewsRussia analyst: 'Opposition strategy will have to be re-thought' 19.09.2021 | 04:08 mins.

"I think this so-called election will be seen as a watershed, after which, I think, most people will understand that this particular system Putin has built over the last 20 years cannot yet be defeated at the ballot box," Russia analyst Konstantin Eggert told DW.

A police car patrols outside a newly inaugurated closed-type migrant camp on the island of Samos, Greece, September 18, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Greece opens first of five high-security refugee camps 19.09.2021 | 02:04 mins.

Greece's new high-security refugee center on the island of Samos promises improved living conditions for asylum-seekers. But human rights organizations have reacted with dismay to a facility that so closely resembles a prison.
Coca-Cola Bangladesh led 281 volunteers to clean up the beaches of St. Martin's island along with partners Kewkradong Bangladesh, a youth-led organization and the leader of the Marine Debris program in Bangladesh. 117 volunteers travelled from Dhaka and were joined by residents of St. Martin's island as well as tourists. The initiative was part of Coca-Cola's global commitment to participate in the International Coastal Clean-up day that aims to clean up the world's beaches of debris and waste

People across the globe are marking World Clean-Up Day 18.09.2021 | 02:20 mins.

Every year an estimated eight million tons of plastic end up in the oceans and waterways. Volunteers from 180 countries are looking to change that by raising awareness of how to tackle waste and protect the environment.
Drei Mädchen arbeiten mit einem Schulbuch, Potokh Primary School, Potokh, Wakhan-Korridor, Afghanistan, Asien

Schools re-open in Afghanistan – but not for girls 18.09.2021 | 01:41 mins.

Education has been strictly segregated by gender in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. That is, if there is any education for girls at all. Secondary schools are now off limits to girls and female teachers. Some hope that this might only be temporary.

Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped – a homage to Christo 18.09.2021 | 00:38 mins.

The artist Christo dreamed of encasing the Arc de Triomphe in fabric since he first arrived in Paris. More than sixty years later – and five months after his death – his vision has become reality. Parisians will have just 16 days to admire it.

Algeria's ex-President Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84 18.09.2021 | 01:47 mins.

Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has died at the age of 84. He started his political career fighting for independence from France and ended it after 20 years at the helm of the country, facing pressure from the military and mass protests.

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Chess grandmaster Nona Gaprindashvili sues Netflix 18.09.2021 | 01:48 mins.

The world's first female chess grandmaster is suing Netflix over her portrayal in the series "The Queen's Gambit." Nona Gaprindashvili says a line in the fictional show that falsely suggested the chess champion had "never faced men" is "grossly sexist and belittling."

Ghana's children scavenging for scrap 18.09.2021 | 02:04 mins.

The numbers of children in parts of Ghana picking through rubbish for scrap metal and plastic to sell to recycling dealers has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boris Vishnevsky (links), der Kandidat für die St. Petersburger gesetzgebende Versammlung

Russia: Voting underway in parliamentary elections 18.09.2021 | 03:05 mins.

After months of pressure on the opposition in Russia, voting is now underway in the country's parliamentary elections. The ruling United Russia party had previously polled at only around 30% in surveys, but opposition candidates have run into numerous obstacles, as DW's Emily Sherwin reports.
10.9.2021, Deutschland die beiden Politiker Wiebke Winter (CDU) (Foto von: Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance) und Kassem Taher Saleh (Grüne) (foot von imago images/Sven Ellger)

Reporter - German election: Rejuvenating politics 18.09.2021 | 12:31 mins.

Less than two percent of German lawmakers are under 30 years of age. We meet two young candidates for the Bundestag who want to change that. Kassem Taher Saleh is running for the Greens in Dresden; Wiebke Winter is a CDU candidate in Bremen.

24.10.2020, Bayern, München: Zwei Männer auf Stelzen halten auf dem Königsplatz ein Banner mit der Aufschrift «#KulturErhalten». Unter dem Motto «Aufstehen für die Kultur» erinnern Künstler an die schwierigen Lebenssituationen, die aus der Coronakrise für viele Kulturschaffende entstanden sind. (zu dpa «400 Künstler fordern bei Demo mehr Corona-Hilfen») Foto: Lino Mirgeler/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ | Verwendung weltweit

Culture in the constitution – A basic right? 18.09.2021 | 04:17 mins.

Are arts and culture essential? In Germany, many who work in the sector say they are. During the pandemic, which threatened many people's livelihoods, they launched the "Culture in the Constitution" initiative. The debate could catch on worldwide.
Portrait of mature gray haired elderly woman outdoor || Modellfreigabe vorhanden

German election: Older generations call the shots 18.09.2021 | 03:12 mins.

Germany's upcoming election will largely be decided by the 50+ baby-boomer generation. With voters facing critical issues such as the pandemic, climate change and the economy, this election could well be their most important decision in decades.

Politik: Die Fraktionssprecherinnen der Partei Die Gruenen im Deutschen Bundestag, von links: Heidemarie DANN, Annemarie BORGMANN, Antje VOLLMER, Erika HICKEL, Waltraud SCHOPPE und Christa NICKELS, posieren vor dem Bundesadler im Parlament, Gruppenfoto, SW-Aufnahme, 12.02.1984. | Verwendung weltweit

Femocracy - Women on the political stage 18.09.2021 | 05:12 mins.

Documentary filmmaker Torsten Körner asks the female politicians who fought for the participation of women in post-war West German politics – how much progress have we really made?